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Africa Demands Greater Control Of Strategic Resources

A growing number of African governments are adopting tougher policies to assert greater control over their natural resources, signaling a decisive shift away from decades of exporting raw materials toward building domestic industries that can generate jobs, technology and long-term economic growth.
July 27, 2026

U.S. Considers Plan to Inspect Iranian Oil Tankers

The U.S. government is reportedly discussing a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea, a move that could escalate tensions between Washington and Tehran. The proposal is said to be part of broader efforts to enforce sanctions aimed at
March 6, 2025

US Official Calls Russia-Ukraine Conflict a Proxy War

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine as “a proxy war between nuclear powers,” underscoring the deep geopolitical tensions surrounding the conflict. His remarks come at a time when Western nations continue to provide
March 6, 2025

Belarus President Encourages Cryptocurrency Mining Initiative

In an interesting move aimed at boosting Belarus’s economy, President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the country’s energy minister to explore the possibility of mining cryptocurrency. Lukashenko sees the excess electricity available in Belarus as an untapped resource that could be put to
March 6, 2025

Elon Musk Criticizes USAID’s Global Political Influence

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked controversy by accusing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) of meddling in foreign governments and promoting extreme left-wing politics around the world. His comments, made on social media, have raised
March 6, 2025

Putin Appoints Alexander Darchiev as Ambassador to U.S.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially appointed Alexander Darchiev as Russia’s new Ambassador to the United States, a move that comes amid tense bilateral relations between the two countries. Darchiev takes over the role following the departure of Anatoly Antonov in October
March 6, 2025

Germany Suspends New Aid to Rwanda Over M23

The German government has announced it will suspend new financial aid to Rwanda, following concerns about the country’s involvement with the M23 rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This decision highlights rising international pressure on Rwanda regarding the ongoing
March 5, 2025

Zelensky Regrets White House Dispute, Calls for Unity

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed regret over the tensions during his recent meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House. The two leaders had an exchange that did not go as planned, and President Zelensky, in a candid statement,
March 5, 2025

China Vows to Fight U.S. Tariffs ‘Till End’

China has made it clear that it is ready to defend its economic interests at all costs after the U.S. imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods. In a bold statement, Chinese officials declared, “If war is what the U.S. wants—whether it’s a
March 5, 2025

Rwanda Seeks $63 Million from UK Over Asylum Deal

Rwanda is demanding a $63.62 million payment from the United Kingdom after London scrapped a controversial asylum deal, a source close to the Rwandan government has revealed. The dispute adds to the growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, particularly after the
March 5, 2025
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